With its wild, rugged landscape, this magnificent Greek island is a must-see. With 100 beaches along its coastline, all suitable for swimming, this island is fortunate not to be overdeveloped by tourism. Chora and Driopida are two of the island's most picturesque villages. You can also hike to amazing historic sites and chapels.
The island of Serifos features typical Cycladic architecture, with small whitewashed houses and churches contrasting with the island's wild natural landscape. This off-the-beaten-track island is ideal for a relaxing vacation, as it has not been affected by overdevelopment. The capital, Serifos Chora, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the Cyclades! Travelers fill the cobbled streets of Chora to stroll and have a drink in the island's bars after spending their day on Serifos' idyllic beaches.
Sifnos boasts a fantastic culinary scene, making it a must for all foodies! It owes its culinary history to chef Nicholas Tselementes, a local cook who wrote the first book of Greek recipes in 1910.
The island boasts picturesque whitewashed houses and chapels, cobbled streets, mountains, olive groves and magnificent beaches, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
The small, windswept island of Delos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as the birthplace of Apollo and is a must-see on any trip to the Cyclades. Home to just a handful of inhabitants, this sacred island is one of Greece's most important mythological, archaeological and historical sites. For 1,000 years, Delos played host to the Festival of Delos, which lasted until the 4th century BC. In those days, Delos was a free port and almost the whole of the Levant engaged in trade and perhaps even banking under the protection of sanctuaries built for their various deities and religions. There are vast and impressive remains of this grandeur.
Tinos is famous for its religious pilgrimages, thanks to its many churches and monasteries. The island is also home to picturesque villages and sandy beaches, and is the ideal place for sports enthusiasts, especially hikers and surfers.
The island of Syros, also known as Syra and Siros, is located in the central Cyclades region of Greece. The island's capital, Ermoupoli, is considered one of the most picturesque towns in the Cyclades, with its Venetian mansions, neoclassical architecture, narrow streets and impressive churches. It's like being in a fairytale!
Kea's winding coastline offers a range of beaches where you can relax in peace and quiet. If you're feeling a bit more active, this is the ideal place to hop on a jet ski, kayak or snorkel to explore and enjoy the pristine waters. Fishing enthusiasts will also find plenty to keep them busy on a cruise, with sea bass, grouper and lobster all to be found in this region.
In the past, Lavrion was a prosperous silver-mining site and a major contributor to the political and naval power of Athens. Situated at the top of the Attiki peninsula, Lavrion has an interesting attraction that makes it an unusual destination all year round: between antiquity and the industrial period, slag from silver mining was dumped into the sea. Over the years, seawater has seeped deep into the slag, forming perfect mineral crystals that wash ashore!